Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

Name: Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston
Address: 701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC, United States, 29403
Telephone: (843) 576-4693
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2663 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Charming
Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem

Travis and Ryan Croxton debut their spinoff from the highly acclaimed Rappahannock Oyster Bar at Union Market in Washington, DC. They’ve even brought their DC Chef, Kevin Kelly, to man the kitchen at this outpost. This location in the historic Cigar Factory Building on East Bay Street, allows room for Chef Kelly to showcase more of his cuisine to a larger audience, including an incredibly unique 40 seat raw bar. Oysters grown by the Croxton’s own Rappahannock Oyster Company are accentuated, but Kelly’s signature dishes like lambs’n’clams, crabcakes, shrimp & grits and the best po’ boy you’ll ever eat are enough reasons in their own right for constant visits. Coupled with a great cocktail program and focus on local ingredients, ROB is a great place for any occasion.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Fish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(843) 576-4693
Website
http://www.rroysters.com/restaurants/rappbarchs
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kevin Kelly

Location
701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403
Area
Downtown Charleston
Cross Street
Columbus
Parking details
We offer free one hour parking 11:30am-5:00pm and unlimited free parking after 5:00pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Rappahannock River Oysters™
Sweet & buttery — Topping, VA
- 6 forUSD 12.00
- 12 forUSD 24.00
- 24 forUSD 48.00
Rochambeau Oysters™
Mildly Briny — York, VA
- 6 forUSD 12.00
- 12 forUSD 24.00
- 24 forUSD 48.00
Olde Salt Oysters™
Ocean salt — Chincoteague, VA
- 6 forUSD 12.00
- 12 forUSD 24.00
- 24 forUSD 48.00
Chilled Local Peel & Eat Shrimp
- eachUSD 2.00
Littleneck Clams
Ask your server for today's location of harvest
- 6 forUSD 7.50
- 12 forUSD 15.00
- 24 forUSD 30.00

Smaller Plates

Bread FlightUSD 10.00
Daily selection of artisan breads, butters, and spreads
Smoked Fish DipUSD 12.00
Smoked fish, saltines, house hot sauce
Fresh Greens SaladUSD 13.00
Local greens, red onion, radish, ricotta salata, vinaigrette
Grilled OystersUSD 15.00
Smoked jalapeño butter
Mussels In SofritoUSD 16.00
Smoked paprika, tomato, shallot, piquillo pepper, white wine, grilled bread
Baked ClamsUSD 15.00
Thai sausage, coconut reduction, basil gremolata
Steamed Shrimp
East Bay seasoning, white wine, butter
- 1/2 lbUSD 16.00
- 1 lbUSD 30.00

Larger Plates

Shrimp & GritsUSD 23.00
Black garlic, piquillo peppers, shellfish butter, Marsh Hen Mill grits
Jumbo Lump CrabcakeUSD 29.00
fresh lump crab, remoulade, napa slaw
Pan Seared Local FishUSD 29.00
Melted onions, fennel broth, egg yolk, espelette
Steamed ClamsUSD 20.00
caperberry, anchovy, garlic, golden raisin, baguette
Grilled Wagyu Skirt Steak*USD 28.00
Carolina gold rice, snow peas, seasonal vegetables, sweet soy
Whole Grilled Fish
Chili oil, radish, celery leaf
- Market Price
Shrimp CurryUSD 26.00
brussels, coconut, Carolina Gold rice, tamarind, garam masala
Fish MilaneseUSD 21.00
Baby greens, radish, grilled lemon, remoulade
Fish & ChipsUSD 18.00
French fries, Napa slaw, fennel tartar

Caviar

1 ounce jars served with egg salad and house chips

SturgeonUSD 78.00
PaddlefishUSD 56.00
Trout RoeUSD 18.00

Sandwiches

Oyster Po'BoyUSD 15.00
Tomatillo salsa verde, napa slaw, house chips
Shrimp Po'BoyUSD 15.00
Tomatillo salsa verde, napa slaw, house chips
Rapp BurgerUSD 13.00
Double beef patty, house pickles, carmelized onions, cheddar, bagnarotte

Sides

Marsh Hen Mill Grits
Napa Cabbage Slaw
Collard Greens
Side Salad
French Fries
House Chips

House Cocktails

Bloody MaryUSD 8.00
Vodka / tomato / fresno chili / fish sauce
Winter High FashionedUSD 11.00
Bourbon / Mancino Bianco / Montenegro / black walnut
French 75USD 9.00
Gin / lemon / sparkling wine
Roger NelsonUSD 12.00
Gin / Luxardo / Cointreau / lemon / egg white / Peychaud
Ángel PicanteUSD 9.00
Lunazul blanco / lime orgeat / chile de árbol
WinterbirdUSD 11.00
Rum / Fernet / citrus / pineapple

Wines by the Glass

White

Pinot Grigio, Impero Collection, Italy 2019USD 7.00
Sauvingnon Blanc, Collevento 921, Friuli 2019USD 9.00
Verdejo, Vina Galana, Tierra de Castilla 2019USD 8.00
Picpoul, Domitia, Pinet 2019USD 10.00
Riesling, Nik Weis, Urban, Mosel 2019USD 9.00
Chenin Blanc, Bernard Fouquet, Cuvee de Silex, Vouvray 2019USD 15.00
Gruner Veltliner, Skeleton, Austria 2019USD 8.00
Chardonnay, Novellum, Vin D' France 2019USD 10.00
Albariño, Legado Del Conde, Rias Baixas 2019USD 12.00

Rose

Cabernet, Tannat, Domaine de Maubet, Cotes de Gascogne 2018USD 8.00
Pinot Noir, Starmont, Carneros 2018USD 9.00
Cinsault, Mont Gravet, Pays d'Oc 2019USD 9.00

Red

Lambrusco, Amabile, Modena NVUSD 7.00
chilled, lightly sparkling, off-dry
Pinot Noir, King & Cannon, Willamette Valley 2019USD 14.00
Pinot Noir, Jp.chenet, Reserve, Languedocroussillion 2018USD 9.00
Gamay, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Mary Taylor, Valencay, Loire 2017USD 14.00
Malbec, Remanso, Mendoza, Argentina 2019USD 9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Elemental Substance, Columbia Valley 2018USD 11.00
Corvina, Rondinella, Tinazzi, Valpolicella Superiore, Ripasso 2018USD 15.00
Zinfandel, Masca del Tacco, Puglia 2018USD 13.00

Bubbles

Macabeo, Xarello, Chic, Cava, Spain NVUSD 10.00
Champagne, Jean Noel Haton, Classic, Brut NVUSD 16.00
Pinot Noir, Lucien Albrecht, Brut Rose, Crémant D' Alsace NVUSD 14.00

Oyster Shooters

Vodka ShooterUSD 7.00
vodka / mignonette
Mezcal ShooterUSD 7.00
Mezcal / grapefruit / agave / togarashi.
Gin ShooterUSD 7.00
gin / lime / honey syrup
Tequila ShooterUSD 7.00
tequila / grapefruit / grenadine / sriracha
Bloody ShooterUSD 7.00
vodka / house bloody mary mix / hot sauce

Beers

Austin East Original Dry Cider, 5%, Austin, TX
- Cans (12 oz)USD 6.00
Shofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, 2.5%, Frankfurt, Germany
- Cans (16 oz)USD 6.00
Noda Seasonal Gose, 4%, Charlotte, NC
- Cans (16 oz)USD 6.00
Natural Light Tallboy, 4.2%, St. Louis, MO
- Cans (16 oz)USD 3.00
Edmund's Oast Something Cold Blonde Ale, 5%, Charleston, SC
- Cans (16 oz)USD 7.00
New Belgium Fat Tire, 5.2%, Asheville, NC
- Cans (16 oz)USD 6.00
Bell's Best Brown Ale, 5.8%, Comstock, MI
- Cans (16 oz)USD 6.00
NoDa Coco Loco Porter, 6.2%, Charlotte, NC
- Cans (16 oz)USD 7.00
Sycamore Juiciness IPA, 6.8%, Charlotte, NC
- Cans (16 oz)USD 6.00
Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA, 7.3%, Asheville, NC
- Cans (16 oz)USD 7.00
Stone Fear Movie Lions Double IPA, 8.5%, Richmond, VA
- Cans (16 oz)USD 7.00
Narragansett Lager, 5%, Pawtucket, RI
- Drafts (16 oz)USD 5.00
Birds Fly South Kölsch, 4.7%, Greenville, SC
- Drafts (16 oz)USD 6.00
Allagash White Ale, 5.2 %, Portland, Me
- Drafts (16 oz)USD 6.00
Commonhouse Park Circle Pale Ale, 5.5%, N. Charleston, SC
- Drafts (16 oz)USD 8.00
Southern Barrel Brewing Damn Yankee IPA, 6.4%, Bluffton, SC
- Drafts (16 oz)USD 7.00
Munkle Brewing Company Silver Shoes Stout, 6.1 %, Charleston, SC
- Drafts (16 oz)USD 8.00

Spiritless

RozataUSD 6.00
grapefruit / lemon / orgeat barrel-aged bitters / soda
Buckler
Non Alcoholic ~ Germany
- Btl (12 oz)USD 4.00
Sherry TempleUSD 6.00
lemon / grenadine / sherry vinegar / soda

What 2,663 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charleston
Good for groups
Charleston
Healthy
Charleston
Lively
Charleston
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Charleston is a seafood lover's paradise, offering "excellent oysters" and a "unique menu." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "delightful atmosphere" in a historic setting. Enjoy fresh, local ingredients and creative dishes, with a "great wine list" and knowledgeable staff enhancing the experience.

2,663 Reviews

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Bernadette
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food all around. The grilled oysters and brussel sprouts were excellent.
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Carolyn
St. Louis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was excellent. Fresh oysters were lovely and our server provided good recommendations. Clam chowder delicious and hot. Excellent experience. Thank you.
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Keith
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience. Food and service exceptional.
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Priscilla
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sorry that the coconut curry shrimp is no longer on the menu. We sat at the bar.
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William
Charleston
304 reviews
4.0
304 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Notice shuckers moved from front bar to back bar near kitchen. Loses the upclose experience feel, but overall still inviting experience. Still best tasting oysters in Charleston. Virginia boys still going strong here, Richmond, DC, Stopping and LA. Keep it up
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Carolyn
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent . Best oysters ever ! Glad we ordered the Rappahannock! 2 dozen!!!! Will be back Tks
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jay was amazing waiter and made excellent food and wine recommendations. Rachel was sn accommodating and patient hostess and accommodated our table change request. Food was excellent!
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Brad
Charleston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Decided to give it a try. Food was good, service was not. We sat at the bar, interesting that a table server waited on us and not the bartenders, but however they want to run the operation. Our server at times seemed pulled in too many directions and there were gaps of attentiveness. We ordered a couple of drinks to start, a bloody mary that was lack luster, flavor was eh/garnish had one very small broken olive and a tiny banana pepper, the amaretto sour we ordered arrived but didnt look like any we have ever seen (very clear golden color) which we questioned. The server asked us to "just taste it", nope definitely not an amaretto sour, it was whiskey & water. Server questioned the bartender and was told they were out Amaretto, there was 1/2 a bottle sitting on the shelf right in front of us 🤷. The bartender didnt take any intiative to acknowledege us or apologize for sending the wrong drink (he was too husy breaking glassware throughout the evening, saw him break no less than 3 glasses while we were there that hour. Sure hope none if the broken glass wound up in anything going to customers). Food did come out timely and was good, plate presentation was nice. When we expressed our displeasure with the staff, they made an offer to give us another drink which we didnt want at the end of the meal. No other concession was made, like removing the glass of wine we irdered in plafe ifbthe phantom Amaretto Sour. After bringing the snafu to the servers attention, the 2 bartenders proceeded to chat amongst themselves snickering over the situation/ giving us condescending looks, completely unprofessional. Not sure where the floor manager was but they certainly didn't come discuss the situation with us. In a city with many fine establishments, I would recommend to anyone, go elsewhere and not here.
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Joshua
VIP
Atlanta Metro
163 reviews
5.0
163 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An uproariously good holiday lunch for my older skewing Mom and Aunt while we were in town for a show at the coliseum. Easy parking and a gorgeous room are a major plus in Charleston, and then to top that with incredibly fresh oysters and scallops made for a dreamy family holiday lunch. D was our server and took fantastic care of us. She was a dear. The beets cant be missed and we will 100% be back.
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Jason
VIP
Charleston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So reliable and tasty. I bring business guests here all the time and they all love it.
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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 576-4693.

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston is rated 4.6 stars by 2663 OpenTable diners.

Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

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Google Map for Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

701 E Bay Street, Suite 110, Charleston, SC 29403

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Columbus
Area
Downtown Charleston
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Fish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We offer free one hour parking 11:30am-5:00pm and unlimited free parking after 5:00pm
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Kelly
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rroysters.com/restaurants/rappbarchs
Phone number
(843) 576-4693

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Rappahannock Oyster Bar - Charleston

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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12 Charleston restaurants that our local editor loves

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Grilled Oysters

Olde Salt Oysters

Rochambeau Oysters

Raw Bar*

Our Farms

Rappahannock River Oysters™

Rochambeau Oysters™

Olde Salt Oysters™

Chilled Local Peel & Eat Shrimp

Littleneck Clams

Smaller Plates

Bread FlightUSD 10.00

Smoked Fish DipUSD 12.00

Fresh Greens SaladUSD 13.00

Grilled OystersUSD 15.00

Mussels In SofritoUSD 16.00

Baked ClamsUSD 15.00

Steamed Shrimp

Larger Plates

Shrimp & GritsUSD 23.00

Jumbo Lump CrabcakeUSD 29.00

Pan Seared Local FishUSD 29.00

Steamed ClamsUSD 20.00

Grilled Wagyu Skirt Steak*USD 28.00

Whole Grilled Fish

Shrimp CurryUSD 26.00

Fish MilaneseUSD 21.00

Fish & ChipsUSD 18.00

Caviar

SturgeonUSD 78.00

PaddlefishUSD 56.00

Trout RoeUSD 18.00

Sandwiches

Oyster Po'BoyUSD 15.00

Shrimp Po'BoyUSD 15.00

Rapp BurgerUSD 13.00

Sides

Marsh Hen Mill Grits

Napa Cabbage Slaw

Collard Greens

Side Salad

French Fries

House Chips

House Cocktails

Bloody MaryUSD 8.00

Winter High FashionedUSD 11.00

French 75USD 9.00

Roger NelsonUSD 12.00

Ángel PicanteUSD 9.00

WinterbirdUSD 11.00

Wines by the Glass

White

Pinot Grigio, Impero Collection, Italy 2019USD 7.00

Sauvingnon Blanc, Collevento 921, Friuli 2019USD 9.00

Verdejo, Vina Galana, Tierra de Castilla 2019USD 8.00

Picpoul, Domitia, Pinet 2019USD 10.00

Riesling, Nik Weis, Urban, Mosel 2019USD 9.00

Chenin Blanc, Bernard Fouquet, Cuvee de Silex, Vouvray 2019USD 15.00

Gruner Veltliner, Skeleton, Austria 2019USD 8.00

Chardonnay, Novellum, Vin D' France 2019USD 10.00

Albariño, Legado Del Conde, Rias Baixas 2019USD 12.00

Rose

Cabernet, Tannat, Domaine de Maubet, Cotes de Gascogne 2018USD 8.00

Pinot Noir, Starmont, Carneros 2018USD 9.00

Cinsault, Mont Gravet, Pays d'Oc 2019USD 9.00

Red

Lambrusco, Amabile, Modena NVUSD 7.00

Pinot Noir, King & Cannon, Willamette Valley 2019USD 14.00

Pinot Noir, Jp.chenet, Reserve, Languedocroussillion 2018USD 9.00

Gamay, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Mary Taylor, Valencay, Loire 2017USD 14.00

Malbec, Remanso, Mendoza, Argentina 2019USD 9.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Elemental Substance, Columbia Valley 2018USD 11.00

Corvina, Rondinella, Tinazzi, Valpolicella Superiore, Ripasso 2018USD 15.00